NEWS MEDICALIn July 2015, 86-year-old Douglas Waters developed severe age-related macular degeneration (AMD). He struggled to see things clearly, even when up close.In July 2015, 86-year-old Douglas Waters developed severe age-related macular degeneration (AMD). He struggled to see things clearly, even when up close.8 minutes

NEWS MEDICALMany wives of advanced prostate cancer sufferers feel that their lives are being undermined by their husband's illness, with nearly half reporting that their...Many wives of advanced prostate cancer sufferers feel that their lives are being undermined by their husband's illness, with nearly half reporting that their own health suffered.8 minutes

NEWS MEDICALA surprising finding by Rockefeller University scientists about a rare liver cancer's behavior could lead to more comprehensive patient monitoring and hopefully better outcomes.A surprising finding by Rockefeller University scientists about a rare liver cancer's behavior could lead to more comprehensive patient monitoring and hopefully better outcomes.8 minutes

TechCrunchBiotech, robotics, and fintech startups took the spotlight today at prestigious accelerator Y Combinator’s 26th Demo Day. This batch features 141 total...Biotech, robotics, and fintech startups took the spotlight today at prestigious accelerator Y Combinator’s 26th Demo Day. This batch features 141 total companies from 23 countries, with presentations spread over two days. The house was packed at Mountain View’s Computer...9 minutes

SPACE.COMStephen Hawking's final research paper could help astronomers find evidence that our universe is just one among many in a larger "multiverse," according to media reports.Stephen Hawking's final research paper could help astronomers find evidence that our universe is just one among many in a larger "multiverse," according to media reports.12 minutes

9to5MacLast week,...Last week, Epic Games officially launched its popular Fortnite game on iPhone and iPad. While the game itself is free, there are a slew of in-app purchases available to users. New data from Sensor Tower indicates that Fortnite gamers spent...15 minutes

CINEMA BLENDJust about every major game these days has a day...Just about every major game these days has a day one patch. Sea of Thieves also has a day one patch, but it's not the kind of patch that you're thinking about it, and it's already taken the community by...19 minutes

NEWS MEDICALThe heart is capable of terminating arrhythmias itself after local gene therapy, potentially avoiding the need for patients to undergo...The heart is capable of terminating arrhythmias itself after local gene therapy, potentially avoiding the need for patients to undergo painful electric shocks, according to a proof-of-concept study presented today at EHRA 2018, a European Society of Cardiology congress.28 minutes

TechCrunchFacebook's former VP of ads has weighed in on the ongoing disaster involving his company's apparent negligence in allowing data...Facebook's former VP of ads has weighed in on the ongoing disaster involving his company's apparent negligence in allowing data on as many as 50 million users to be used for nefarious purposes by Cambridge Analytica. In a post on...29 minutes

TechCrunchToday marks the kickoff of Amazon’s annual semi-secret MARS Conference in Palm Springs, which means two things. No, you weren’t invited. The start of several days of pictures featuring Jeff Bezos palling around with his best robot friends....Today marks the kickoff of Amazon’s annual semi-secret MARS Conference in Palm Springs, which means two things. No, you weren’t invited. The start of several days of pictures featuring Jeff Bezos palling around with his best robot friends. Last year...29 minutes

Windows CentralEvery week Microsoft and certain publishers discount numerous games for Xbox Live users. Every week Microsoft and certain publishers discount...Every week Microsoft and certain publishers discount numerous games for Xbox Live users. Every week Microsoft and certain publishers discount numerous games for Xbox Live users. Some deals are available only to Xbox Live Gold members and others are available...32 minutes

BBCThe process to sell off more airwaves to provide bandwidth for future mobile services begins in the UK.The process to sell off more airwaves to provide bandwidth for future mobile services begins in the UK.33 minutes

CINEMA BLENDTypically, when a game shuts down, all the intellectual property rights get stuffed into a vault, all of the assets get locked...Typically, when a game shuts down, all the intellectual property rights get stuffed into a vault, all of the assets get locked away, and all of the source code gets buried under legalese. What rarely ever happens is that the...39 minutes

ABC NEWSMississippi's only abortion clinic is asking a federal judge to block a law banning most abortions after 15 weeks of gestationMississippi's only abortion clinic is asking a federal judge to block a law banning most abortions after 15 weeks of gestation43 minutes

TechCrunchIt’s not every day that Oracle’s billionaire founder, chairman and CTO Larry Ellison launches a new business, but such is the case today. That new company?...It’s not every day that Oracle’s billionaire founder, chairman and CTO Larry Ellison launches a new business, but such is the case today. That new company? Sensei, a new L.A.-based wellness brand that will focus first on developing hydroponic farms...49 minutes

THE VERGEThe London-based analytics firm has only further complicated Facebook’s role in the 2016 US election by...The London-based analytics firm has only further complicated Facebook’s role in the 2016 US election by misusing the data of as many as 50 million users. Continue reading…51 minutes

9to5GoogleVIDEOLate last year, dbrand introduced the Grip, a bumper case...Late last year, dbrand introduced the Grip, a bumper case that promised to make your phone ultra-grippy. With the Grip now shipping to customers who backed the product on Indiegogo, let’s see how it stands up against one of the...54 minutes

MacRumorsThe Amazon Kindle app for iOS devices, which is designed to allow Amazon-purchased ebooks...The Amazon Kindle app for iOS devices, which is designed to allow Amazon-purchased ebooks to be read on the iPhone and iPad, was today updated with several new features. On compatible iPad models, there's now support for Split View, so...57 minutes

CINEMA BLENDFamily Guy is one of the longest-running animated series on TV, and this is how its core ensemble has changed...Family Guy is one of the longest-running animated series on TV, and this is how its core ensemble has changed and evolved since its 1999 debut.60 minutes

FIRSTSHOWING.NETVIDEO"The death triggers the devil within..." CJ Entertainment from Korea has released a new official US trailer for a Korean thriller titled Seven Years of Night,..."The death triggers the devil within..." CJ Entertainment from Korea has released a new official US trailer for a Korean thriller titled Seven Years of Night, directed by Choo Chang-min, slated for release in early April in just a few...1 hour

BBCIf you want a job that rides the wave of the future, get hired by a firm that combats cyber-threats, says the BBC's Mark Ward.If you want a job that rides the wave of the future, get hired by a firm that combats cyber-threats, says the BBC's Mark Ward.1 hour

9to5MacA new analyst note from research company Nomura Instinet today outlines how the rising price of the iPhone could spell trouble for Apple. In...A new analyst note from research company Nomura Instinet today outlines how the rising price of the iPhone could spell trouble for Apple. In the note, obtained by CNBC, analyst Jeffrey Kvaal writes that he sees “trouble” at the high-end...1 hour

TechCrunchColor is looking to add a new test to its line of genetic testing,...Color is looking to add a new test to its line of genetic testing, this time focusing on hereditary factors that may affect a person’s chance for being prone to cardiovascular complications like arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy. Called the heart health...2 hours

TechCrunchIt looks like someone found a practical use case for AR that’s not about trying on makeup or catching Pokémon. Ebay today...It looks like someone found a practical use case for AR that’s not about trying on makeup or catching Pokémon. Ebay today introduced a new AR-powered feature that helps sellers figure out the best box to use for shipping their...2 hours

THE VERGEAuthorities from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) are in the process of obtaining a search warrant to examine the internal servers of data...Authorities from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) are in the process of obtaining a search warrant to examine the internal servers of data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica after reports outlined how the company misused the Facebook data of up...2 hours

FIRSTSHOWING.NETVIDEO"There's one more thing... you can talk to animals." Viva Pictures has debuted a new full-length official US trailer for an animated film titled The Son..."There's one more thing... you can talk to animals." Viva Pictures has debuted a new full-length official US trailer for an animated film titled The Son of Bigfoot, produced by StudioCanal in France, and animated by nWave Pictures in Belgium....2 hours

CNETWhat the flock? This airport security employee had to put his foot down: Floatie birds need to be scanned, even if they're not flying anywhere.What the flock? This airport security employee had to put his foot down: Floatie birds need to be scanned, even if they're not flying anywhere.2 hours

CNETData analytics firm is at the center of a scandal over its misuse of Facebook data during the 2016 US election.Data analytics firm is at the center of a scandal over its misuse of Facebook data during the 2016 US election.2 hours

CNETAlex Stamos says he's "still fully engaged" with his work at Facebook, though his role has changed. Questions about Stamos come as Facebook deals with a privacy flap linked to...Alex Stamos says he's "still fully engaged" with his work at Facebook, though his role has changed. Questions about Stamos come as Facebook deals with a privacy flap linked to Cambridge Analytica.2 hours

ABC NEWSBritain's information commissioner plans to apply for a warrant to access the servers of Cambridge Analytica, which allegedly used data mined from Facebook to help Donald Trump win the 2016...Britain's information commissioner plans to apply for a warrant to access the servers of Cambridge Analytica, which allegedly used data mined from Facebook to help Donald Trump win the 2016 presidential election2 hours

SCIENCE DAILYResearchers have observed the formation of two kinds of defects in individual nanowires, which are smaller in diameter than a human hair.Researchers have observed the formation of two kinds of defects in individual nanowires, which are smaller in diameter than a human hair.2 hours

SCIENCE DAILYResearchers have developed a new analysis technique that sheds more light on viral infections. They used the new method to demonstrate that virus-infected cells produce far more infection-related proteins and peptides than previously thought.Researchers have developed a new analysis technique that sheds more light on viral infections. They used the new method to demonstrate that virus-infected cells produce far more infection-related proteins and peptides than previously thought.2 hours

SCIENCE DAILYHelium, a noble gas, was long believed to be 'too aloof' to react with the other elements on the periodic table. Now, however, scientists have provided...Helium, a noble gas, was long believed to be 'too aloof' to react with the other elements on the periodic table. Now, however, scientists have provided a theoretical explanation of how helium may be capable of forming stable compounds.2 hours

SCIENCE DAILYNew research finds that 'Oumuamua, the rocky object identified as the first confirmed interstellar asteroid, very likely came from a binary star system.New research finds that 'Oumuamua, the rocky object identified as the first confirmed interstellar asteroid, very likely came from a binary star system.2 hours

SCIENCE DAILYFor the first time, an interdisciplinary team has succeeded in integrating artificial organelles into the cells of living zebrafish embryos. This innovative approach using artificial organelles as cellular implants offers new potential...For the first time, an interdisciplinary team has succeeded in integrating artificial organelles into the cells of living zebrafish embryos. This innovative approach using artificial organelles as cellular implants offers new potential in treating a range of diseases.2 hours

SCIENCE DAILYIncreased letter spacing helps individuals read faster, but not due to visual processing, according to new research.Increased letter spacing helps individuals read faster, but not due to visual processing, according to new research.2 hours

SPACE.COMThere might be a massive, dead star out there that bends the stuff of raw vacuum and prevents itself from collapsing into a black hole.There might be a massive, dead star out there that bends the stuff of raw vacuum and prevents itself from collapsing into a black hole.2 hours

ABC NEWSUber cancels show-and-tell of its self-driving vehicles after one was involved in a deadly crash in a Phoenix suburbUber cancels show-and-tell of its self-driving vehicles after one was involved in a deadly crash in a Phoenix suburb2 hours

ABC NEWSA self-driving Uber vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in the first death involving a fully autonomous test vehicle _ an accident that could have far-reaching consequences for the...A self-driving Uber vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in the first death involving a fully autonomous test vehicle _ an accident that could have far-reaching consequences for the new technology2 hours

ABC NEWSThe fourth nor'easter in three weeks is set to smack the East Coast on the first day of springThe fourth nor'easter in three weeks is set to smack the East Coast on the first day of spring2 hours

SCIENCE DAILYMany people have tried to find ways of preventing hurricanes before they make landfall, resulting in the loss of human lives. Researchers believe that the answer lies in cold bubbles.Many people have tried to find ways of preventing hurricanes before they make landfall, resulting in the loss of human lives. Researchers believe that the answer lies in cold bubbles.2 hours

SCIENCEFICTION.COMBelieve it or not, we are just about one month away from the Season 2 premiere of HBO’s ‘Westworld,’ and a lot of folks,...Believe it or not, we are just about one month away from the Season 2 premiere of HBO’s ‘Westworld,’ and a lot of folks, including myself, are very excited to see the show return for its sophomore season. HBO is...2 hours

TechCrunchFacebook’s latest public controversy may have claimed its first major casualty. According to reporting from the New York Times, the social media giant is poised to...Facebook’s latest public controversy may have claimed its first major casualty. According to reporting from the New York Times, the social media giant is poised to part ways with its high profile chief security officer, Alex Stamos. That story suggests...2 hours

TechCrunchWhile it sometimes feels like everyone has a podcast nowadays, the truth is that most Americans still don’t listen to podcasts regularly. The Y...While it sometimes feels like everyone has a podcast nowadays, the truth is that most Americans still don’t listen to podcasts regularly. The Y Combinator-backed team behind The Podcast App is planning to change that. And yes, that’s the app’s real name....2 hours

THE VERGEPresident Donald Trump has issued an executive order to ban Venezuela’s new national cryptocurrency, the petro, from being purchased by...President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to ban Venezuela’s new national cryptocurrency, the petro, from being purchased by Americans or by anyone inside a US territory. It’s the first cryptocurrency-related executive order a president has issued and another...2 hours

HISTORYThe retailer turned everyone into a “Toys ‘R’ Us kid”… by driving its competition out of existence.The retailer turned everyone into a “Toys ‘R’ Us kid”… by driving its competition out of existence.2 hours

Sky NewsThe UK's data regulator is seeking a warrant to access the servers of Cambridge Analytica amid an investigation into the firm's involvement in worldwide elections.The UK's data regulator is seeking a warrant to access the servers of Cambridge Analytica amid an investigation into the firm's involvement in worldwide elections.2 hours

SCIENCE DAILYResearchers say steps to avoid sibling deaths could be identified through autopsies and family screening.Researchers say steps to avoid sibling deaths could be identified through autopsies and family screening.2 hours

SCIENCE DAILYThe heart is capable of terminating arrhythmias itself after local gene therapy, potentially avoiding the need for patients to undergo painful electric shocks, according to a proof-of-concept study.The heart is capable of terminating arrhythmias itself after local gene therapy, potentially avoiding the need for patients to undergo painful electric shocks, according to a proof-of-concept study.2 hours

SCIENCE DAILYMany wives of advanced prostate cancer sufferers feel that their lives are being undermined by their husband’s illness, with nearly...Many wives of advanced prostate cancer sufferers feel that their lives are being undermined by their husband’s illness, with nearly half reporting that their own health suffered. In addition a focus subgroup has revealed that many feel isolated and fearful,...2 hours

SCIENCEFICTION.COMFreeform will release a new trailer for Joe Pokaski’s ‘Cloak & Dagger’ tomorrow, but ahead of that, the cable network has released a new...Freeform will release a new trailer for Joe Pokaski’s ‘Cloak & Dagger’ tomorrow, but ahead of that, the cable network has released a new poster. The most remarkable thing about the new poster is that it shows Aubrey Joseph‘s Ty/Cloak...2 hours

TechCrunchFacebook’s latest public controversy appears to have claimed its first major casualty. According to reporting from the New York Times, the social media giant is poised...Facebook’s latest public controversy appears to have claimed its first major casualty. According to reporting from the New York Times, the social media giant is poised to part ways with its high profile chief security officer, Alex Stamos. That story...3 hours

THE VERGEFacebook’s chief security officer, Alex Stamos, will leave the company later this year, according to The...Facebook’s chief security officer, Alex Stamos, will leave the company later this year, according to The New York Times. His departure reportedly comes as a result of disagreements over how to handle the spread of misinformation on the social network....3 hours

THE VERGEUber’s self-driving car was traveling at a speed of 40...Uber’s self-driving car was traveling at a speed of 40 mph when it struck a 49-year-old woman in Arizona Sunday night, and did not show significant signs of slowing down, police said today. The pedestrian, Elaine Herzberg, was transported to...3 hours

CNETSuck face! This weirdly egotistical sucker, called "Face Licker," is much sweeter than a selfie. And way more disturbing.Suck face! This weirdly egotistical sucker, called "Face Licker," is much sweeter than a selfie. And way more disturbing.3 hours

CNETA whistleblower at data analytics company Cambridge Analytica claims the UK firm received more than 50 million Facebook user profiles without user consent and the data was later...A whistleblower at data analytics company Cambridge Analytica claims the UK firm received more than 50 million Facebook user profiles without user consent and the data was later used for political gain. CNET's Ian Sherr explains.3 hours

CNETNews of Alex Stamos' intended departure comes as Facebook deals with the fallout over the consultancy Cambridge Analytica, and its misuse of Facebook user data.News of Alex Stamos' intended departure comes as Facebook deals with the fallout over the consultancy Cambridge Analytica, and its misuse of Facebook user data.3 hours

ABC NEWSA self-driving Uber vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in the first death involving a fully autonomous test vehicle _ an accident that could have far-reaching consequences for the...A self-driving Uber vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix in the first death involving a fully autonomous test vehicle _ an accident that could have far-reaching consequences for the new technology3 hours

SCIENCEFICTION.COMThe latter years of George Lucas’s career are marked by nothing so much as controversy. Not only was there the divisive (at best) reaction...The latter years of George Lucas’s career are marked by nothing so much as controversy. Not only was there the divisive (at best) reaction to the ‘Star Wars’ prequel trilogy, but perhaps more significantly (or at least more persistently) there...3 hours

SCIENCE-NEWSA self-driving Uber kills woman in Arizona in the first fatal pedestrian strike by an autonomous car.A self-driving Uber kills woman in Arizona in the first fatal pedestrian strike by an autonomous car.3 hours

TechCrunchDuring CES, the single piece of electronics I spent the most time with, apart from my laptop and camera, was a Mattel Dungeons &...During CES, the single piece of electronics I spent the most time with, apart from my laptop and camera, was a Mattel Dungeons & Dragons Computer Fantasy Game handheld. These cheap handhelds, sold as impulse buys at drug stores and...3 hours

SPACE.COMOur solar system's first known interstellar visitor is likely even more alien than previously imagined, a new study suggests.Our solar system's first known interstellar visitor is likely even more alien than previously imagined, a new study suggests.3 hours

ABC NEWSOpponents of a new Mississippi law banning most abortions after 15 weeks of gestation have filed a lawsuitOpponents of a new Mississippi law banning most abortions after 15 weeks of gestation have filed a lawsuit3 hours

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US Trailer for Animated Comedy 'Son of Bigfoot' from nWave Pictures

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Ideas for new NASA mission can now include spacecraft powered by plutonium

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Instagram testing ‘quote-Storied’ feature with small number of users

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The Cmicro is a temperature sensor that makes microwaving more complicated